Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and their legendary batter, MS Dhoni, received a heartwarming reception from fans upon their arrival in Chennai ahead of their upcoming match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

As the defending champions prepared to take on LSG at their home ground, the MA Chidambaram Stadium, fans gathered in large numbers to show their support for the team. In a video shared on CSK's official social media handles, spectators clad in yellow jerseys could be seen cheering enthusiastically as the players made their way to the team bus.

CSK currently occupies the fourth position on the IPL 2024 points table, with four victories in seven games. Their opponents, the Lucknow Super Giants, stand at the fifth spot, also with four wins in seven matches. With both teams eyeing a crucial win, the stage is set for an exciting clash between two formidable sides.

Meanwhile, in their previous game, CSK suffered a defeat against LSG by 8 wickets at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday.

During the match, the former CSK skipper hit three boundaries and sixes during his brief stint in the middle as the team's score soared to 176 for 6 in 20 overs. His stroke play was amazing, and the crowd roared for him in unison, making Ekana look like Chepauk.

However, Dhoni's innings was insufficient to secure the reigning champions' third consecutive triumph, as KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock both hit half-centuries to keep LSG on track for their fourth win of the season.

Inputs from ANI